News from across the College

Wildlife centres and the study of consumer behaviour aren't the most obvious of bedfellows, but a Birmingham Business School academic is just about to embark on an exciting research project with one of the UKs best known zoos.

With news on the Greek economic climate changing on a daily basis, we spoke to two MBA alumni living and working in Greece to find out their views of the current situation and the day to day implications of living in a country in crisis.

At a roundtable event, organised by the Guardian and sponsored by workforce development organisation Skills for Care, social care professionals discussed how best to secure the strong leadership social care will require as it faces these challenges.

A recent article on the BBC News site - How do you instil good character? - discussing how good character may be taught, particularly in schools, referenced research undertaken by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues.